BT Mark to Market: Sell in May and go away? (Ep 31)

    • If the Fed has done enough to address inflation, it could mean economic growth is about to slow and unemployment rise.
    • If the Fed has done enough to address inflation, it could mean economic growth is about to slow and unemployment rise. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK
    Published Mon, May 8, 2023 · 05:50 AM

    Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul’s analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.

    The Fed is pausing its rate hiking cycle even though inflation is still elevated. Meanwhile, Singapore is battling to keep a lid on runaway residential property prices. The next few months could be a risky time. Investors should tread very carefully, and be prepared to take advantage of a big sell-off.

    Highlights:

    01:34 Fed pauses, but financial conditions may continue tightening

    02:44 Singapore tries to restrict runaway residential property prices

    05:13 Tough policy action meets stubborn pushback from market

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    07:53 Self-serving narratives from financial market, property sectors

    10:44 Bargains to be had in the wake of big, disorderly sell-offs

    Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)

    Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro 

    Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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